January 1, 201114 yr Happy New Year to Tori, her family, her friends and her BZ fans! In the New Year, I hope Tori receives the contracts and editorials she wants. I hope, too, Tori has continued success with her swimsuit business . And maybe Tori will find herself in a movie in which she would want to be part! She is expressive, animated and has shown us many looks to play a range of characters if she chooses to try the difficult model-to-actress transition. But most of all, I hope Tori is happy in whatever she is doing be it modeling, designing swimsuits, travelling or simply hanging out with friends and family. Thanks to Audrinaxoxo for her great effort to show Tori's amazing form with all the H & M posts! Her post finished Page 99, showcasing Tori at her best, and allowing Donbot to start Page 100 before the end of the year, a BZ model milestone for sure! You have seen from the pics below that Tori is obviously fun and would want us to have a fun-filled 2011!
January 20, 201114 yr Billabong: Thanks, again, el jefe, for you HQ pics; with Tori, bigger is definitely better even though she is amazing in a thumbnail.
January 21, 201114 yr More of the same - Malibu Magazine It may seem odd to see that the pictures are not on the beach in Malibu but believe it or not, Malibu has miles and miles of the most gorgeous canyons, windy roads, hiking spots and places that are very hidden away. Interview: Susan Michals Photographer: Steven Lippman (more after the interview) Model/surfer Tori Praver could be easily described as the girl next door — if you lived next to a Sports Illustrated-swimsuit-model, surfing-beauty enclave. Maui-native Praver began surfing at an early age, so it’s no wonder she is now the face and image of Billabong worldwide. Suffice to say, hers has been a life synonymous with all that is the beach and the world around. Discovered at the age of 11, Praver, now 23, has traveled the world working on both beaches and runways, and has been photographed by some of the most famous photographers in the business including Bruce Weber and Patrick Demarchelier. These days, Praver is one busy girl. Yet between creating the second collection of her swimwear line, working with the Save the Children foundation and keeping up with her Billabong responsibilities, she took a little time out to talk with Malibu Magazine and do a little time in front of the camera. Let’s talk about your swimwear line. Knowing what you know from working in fashion thus far, wasn’t this venture a little daunting? This is something I have always wanted to do since I was a little girl. I knew it would be challenging and far from easy, but that’s actually what inspired me to make it happen. I like a challenge. You’re now working on your second collection. What’s the focus and do you have a particular favorite? The theme of the collection is “Nirvana.” It’s all about mixing and matching different prints, colors and styles. My favorite suit is “The Betty” — it’s a high-waisted suit and bandeau top with a vintage feel. I love to incorporate the ’50s pinup style with current trends. You originally wanted to be a fashion designer and transitioned into modeling while still a young girl. Wasn’t going into designing a dream come true for you? And now that you’ve realized your dream, what do you want to create next? Definitely! A lot of my dreams have come true, and it’s incredibly rewarding. I look forward to someday moving home to Hawaii and settling down and traveling less. Eventually, I would love to start my own foundation and help the children of Hawaii learn about drug [abuse] awareness. Describe the inspiration behind your swimwear line this season and what you learned from creating that first round. The biggest thing I learned was that there is no right or wrong when designing. For me, it’s more about making it a personal experience. I’m really excited about the diversity of the collection. Mixing and matching colors, prints and styles allow women to get creative and choose what really fits their lifestyles. Confidence is most important when it comes to swimwear! What’s the best part of your job as a model? I’m from a little town in Hawaii, so traveling internationally was a bit of a culture shock for me. The first time I went to Europe, I was 16 and lived in Spain for a couple of months. I experienced so many things that were so foreign to me — the language, food, the lifestyle. You’ve worked with some of the biggest names in fashion. What photographer has had the biggest impact on you? Patrick Demarchelier is such an amazing photographer, and it was an honor to work with him so many times. The fact that he believed in me was an inspiration in itself. You have been to some of the most exotic locales in the world. Where do you go to relax and chill?Bali is one of my favorite places in the world. I have been going every summer for years now. I love to drive up to Uluwatu; the most beautiful and secluded beaches are located in that area. It’s a small town, about a 45-minute drive from the center of Bali. I usually spend the day watching the waves and sunsets, which are magical! I understand you primarily call Venice home, but in all of your travels, is there a particular place that really spoke to you. Venice and New York City have been [the cities] where I have lived for the past few years, but Maui will always be home. I try to spend as much time as I can in Hawaii and will eventually be back in Maui for good. HQ: Malibu Magazine 'The Afternoon' Ph. Steven Lippman:
January 22, 201114 yr More of the same - Malibu Magazine It may seem odd to see that the pictures are not on the beach in Malibu but believe it or not, Malibu has miles and miles of the most gorgeous canyons, windy roads, hiking spots and places that are very hidden away. Interview: Susan Michals Photographer: Steven Lippman (more after the interview) Model/surfer Tori Praver could be easily described as the girl next door — if you lived next to a Sports Illustrated-swimsuit-model, surfing-beauty enclave. Maui-native Praver began surfing at an early age, so it’s no wonder she is now the face and image of Billabong worldwide. Suffice to say, hers has been a life synonymous with all that is the beach and the world around. Discovered at the age of 11, Praver, now 23, has traveled the world working on both beaches and runways, and has been photographed by some of the most famous photographers in the business including Bruce Weber and Patrick Demarchelier. These days, Praver is one busy girl. Yet between creating the second collection of her swimwear line, working with the Save the Children foundation and keeping up with her Billabong responsibilities, she took a little time out to talk with Malibu Magazine and do a little time in front of the camera. Let’s talk about your swimwear line. Knowing what you know from working in fashion thus far, wasn’t this venture a little daunting? This is something I have always wanted to do since I was a little girl. I knew it would be challenging and far from easy, but that’s actually what inspired me to make it happen. I like a challenge. You’re now working on your second collection. What’s the focus and do you have a particular favorite? The theme of the collection is “Nirvana.” It’s all about mixing and matching different prints, colors and styles. My favorite suit is “The Betty” — it’s a high-waisted suit and bandeau top with a vintage feel. I love to incorporate the ’50s pinup style with current trends. You originally wanted to be a fashion designer and transitioned into modeling while still a young girl. Wasn’t going into designing a dream come true for you? And now that you’ve realized your dream, what do you want to create next? Definitely! A lot of my dreams have come true, and it’s incredibly rewarding. I look forward to someday moving home to Hawaii and settling down and traveling less. Eventually, I would love to start my own foundation and help the children of Hawaii learn about drug [abuse] awareness. Describe the inspiration behind your swimwear line this season and what you learned from creating that first round. The biggest thing I learned was that there is no right or wrong when designing. For me, it’s more about making it a personal experience. I’m really excited about the diversity of the collection. Mixing and matching colors, prints and styles allow women to get creative and choose what really fits their lifestyles. Confidence is most important when it comes to swimwear! What’s the best part of your job as a model? I’m from a little town in Hawaii, so traveling internationally was a bit of a culture shock for me. The first time I went to Europe, I was 16 and lived in Spain for a couple of months. I experienced so many things that were so foreign to me — the language, food, the lifestyle. You’ve worked with some of the biggest names in fashion. What photographer has had the biggest impact on you? Patrick Demarchelier is such an amazing photographer, and it was an honor to work with him so many times. The fact that he believed in me was an inspiration in itself. You have been to some of the most exotic locales in the world. Where do you go to relax and chill?Bali is one of my favorite places in the world. I have been going every summer for years now. I love to drive up to Uluwatu; the most beautiful and secluded beaches are located in that area. It’s a small town, about a 45-minute drive from the center of Bali. I usually spend the day watching the waves and sunsets, which are magical! I understand you primarily call Venice home, but in all of your travels, is there a particular place that really spoke to you. Venice and New York City have been [the cities] where I have lived for the past few years, but Maui will always be home. I try to spend as much time as I can in Hawaii and will eventually be back in Maui for good. HQ: Malibu Magazine 'The Afternoon' Ph. Steven Lippman: Whoa, boy! El Jefe! Thank you for the HQs! Tori is amazing as Donbot says in this set. It is a different side of Malibu that we see, unlike say the one featured in Two and a Half Men! Thanks for posting the interview, too, as it is nice to read what she or any model has to say. Maybe she will pose in front of Cadillacs from every decade; Tori definitely has timeless looks to do so.
January 25, 201114 yr Happy Australia Day, Donbot! Your daily changes to your sig and avi never cease to amaze me. The pic choices and the details (eg Aussie flag tatoo in avi, etc.). I hope you and your friends are having an amazing day. While it is balmy down under, it is bitter up here in Boston (near 0F/-17.8C plus windchill yesterday morning). Gorsuch's latest emailed pic of Tori, however, shows her wearing an ethereal, gossamery shirt that reminds us spring is on its way . . . some day! What a perennial spring flower Tori is. . .
January 26, 201114 yr ^Thanks dude. Australia Day is always a good day -17.8C? Yikes, I didn't know it got that cold there. I gotta bottle some of this heat and send it over to you Lovely pic of Tori, thanks
January 27, 201114 yr Via Delle Perle s/s 2011 campaign zinio.com OMG! FRANCY ITALY, Tori has always been able to go from super cute to glamour goddess. She looks so beautiful and sexy, sexy! And the jacket and shoes and long, strong legs and beautiful skin. . . Ahhh! Thanks soooo much!
January 31, 201114 yr I have always written that Tori is timeless and that she could easily wear clothes from any decade. I didn't think, however, she could go all the way back to Elizabethan England, until today's Gorsuch email shows her in a "damask" pattern that Shakespeare references often in his plays and poetry. Tori could manage to play such Shakespearean roles of strong women as Rosalind in As You Like It but not Lady Macbeth . Even if that's a stretch, Tori manages, as usual, to look especially healthy and fit every where in this pic even though the shirt is kind of loose. Have a great week and please pray that, on Ground Hog's Day, Punxsutawney Phil doesn't see his shawdow and give the "entire United States" six more weeks of winter! See www.punxsutawney.com or watch Bill Murray and model-turned-successful actress Andie MacDowell in Ground Hog's Day.
February 8, 201114 yr Having lived in the Northern climes of the US, I have seen plenty of winter gear. This ranges from LL Bean to North Face, Patagucci, Marmot, Arcteryx and other "technical" clothing. Not until last year, when Gorsuch sent pics of Tori sporting "Montcler" jackets had I heard of this company. Now I see Montcler quite often but not as often as the other aforementioned brands probably due to price. This jacket would make anyone look cozy, but Tori, of course, looks especially cute and cuddly in it. It is always amazing to see her range as a model from down-feather-encased to feather-boa-ed fashionista. Tori could model for any outdoorsy company as easily as she models swimwear or haute couture.
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